Operations Product Engineer, Medical Devices

helenoftroy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

PTO

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking an Operations Product Engineer for Medical Devices to act as the technical owner of sustaining engineering across Braun and Vicks consumer medical products. The role focuses on test plan development, validation activities, and documentation updates to meet specifications.

You will collaborate with engineering, regulatory, quality, and supply chain teams to drive product improvements while maintaining DHF records and leading verification efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in sustaining engineering, product development, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical owner for sustaining engineering on Braun and Vicks consumer medical products.
• Develop test plans, review test reports, and draft technical memos to ensure use and specs alignment.
• Support sustaining engineering projects with investigations, design changes, and cross-functional problem solving.
• Maintain DHF documentation and design history records for existing products.
• Assess product changes and determine verification, validation, and documentation needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, regulatory, quality, supply chain and marketing teams.
• Perform component and system failure analysis with Quality.
• Lead technical reviews and verification testing.
• Coordinate with accredited labs for testing and regulatory compliance assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-priority management

Ownership and initiative

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Business impact orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

3D printing

Prototyping

Job description

Join our Engineering team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: Braun, Vicks. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position

Operations Product Engineer, Medical Devices

Department

Engineering (Braun, Vicks)

Work Locations

Marlborough, MA New York, NY

Hybrid Schedule

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing

• The Operations Product Engineer will serve as the primary technical owner for sustaining engineering activities on assigned consumer medical products (Braun and Vicks products).
• This role will be responsible for developing test plans, reviewing test reports and process validation documents, and drafting technical memos for medical products to ensure they meet intended use and specification needs.
• A major component of this role will be supporting sustaining engineering projects through technical investigations, design changes, documentation updates, and cross-functional problem solving.
• Maintain DHF documentation and design history records for existing products.
• Assess product changes and determine required verification, validation, and documentation activities.
• Work with engineering, program management, regulatory, quality, supply chain and marketing teams on sustaining engineering.
• Perform component and system failure analysis with Quality.
• Lead technical reviews and verification testing.
• Work with accredited test laboratories to support product testing and regulatory compliance activities, including biocompatibility, electrical safety, and performance evaluations.

Skills needed to be successful in this role

• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise project updates and direction to technical and non-technical audiences, including non-native English speakers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible and adaptable.
• Proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated learner with a track record of independently developing new technical skills and knowledge to solve engineering challenges.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Passion for applying engineering expertise to drive meaningful business impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, product development, and/or manufacturing.
• Experience working within a regulated industry.
• Experience supporting healthcare consumer products, consumer electronics products, medical devices or similar electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 standards.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), prototyping, and 3D printing.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, including injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, silicone molding, and die casting.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally up to 15% (China, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam).
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software and firmware development concepts and ability to collaborate with software engineering teams
• Understanding of UL/ETL/FDA/CE/NMPA general requirements.
• Hands on Circuit Design and PCBA experience.
• In Massachusetts and New York, the standard base pay range for this role is $84,000 -$100,000 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts/New York and may notbe applicableto other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just onecomponentof the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer)Leave
• and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence tocome aswho you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. Ifyou'reeager to sharenew ideasand try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on LinkedIn , and Glassdoor .

Helen of Troy is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Torequest an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations acrossNorth America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brandssuch as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June - many of which rankamong the top brands in their consumer goods categories. We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performedand are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Managementreservesthe right tomodify the duties and responsibilitiesof the position at any time.